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piracy

/ˈpaɪ.rə.si/

Translations

piracynoun

piracies

Piracy on the high seas was a major problem in the 17th century.

Пиратство в открытом море было серьезной проблемой в 17 веке.

нарушение авторских прав

The company is taking legal action against piracy of its software.

Компания предпринимает юридические действия против нарушения авторских прав на свое программное обеспечение.

Additional translations

морское разбойничество

пиратская деятельность

Synonyms

robbery at sea

sea robbery

maritime theft

piracyadjective

/ˈpaɪ.rə.si/

Used attributively before nouns (e.g., “piracy laws”)

piracynoun

The practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea.

The navy was deployed to combat piracy in the region.

The unauthorized use or reproduction of another's work.

Software companies are constantly battling against piracy to protect their intellectual property.

piracyadjective

Relating to, characteristic of, or involving piracy.

New piracy legislation aims to curb illegal downloads.